Bakersfield, CA – A major crash involving multiple vehicles shut down all eastbound lanes of State Route 58 near Bakersfield on Tuesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
The collision occurred around 8:07 a.m. east of Tower Line Road and prompted a mass-casualty response from Kern County Fire and emergency medical crews. According to CHP Bakersfield, at least 35 vehicles were involved in the pileup, which investigators believe was caused by extremely dense fog with visibility as low as 50 to 60 feet.
Hall Ambulance transported nine people to area hospitals with injuries ranging from minor to major. No fatalities were reported as of Tuesday evening. SR-58 remained closed for much of the day while investigators and cleanup crews worked at the scene.
Authorities urged drivers to use extra caution during foggy conditions—slowing down, avoiding sudden lane changes, and postponing non-essential travel. “Visibility can drop quickly in the morning hours,” CHP said in a statement.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has additional information is encouraged to contact the CHP Bakersfield Area office.
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